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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1943
Page
23
A serviceman writes from the front to his mother describing a London visit. He praises the underground, notes attending the show This Is The Army with Gen Devers in attendance, visits St Paul’s Cathedral, and reflects on Anglo American friendship and the coming reunion at Thanksgiving.
Letter from Irel McQueen describes weekly Sunday services in North Africa with a small LDS group. He mentions a money order of 76 dollars split between Bishop Baugh and bank deposits, a bored medical officer, and efforts to start an evening study class while praising the standard church works he brought along.
Letter from Joan recounts daily life aboard with civilians and service members in Berkeley. She notes shift changes and promotions prospects, social events at church, and an invitation from Ensign and Mrs Young for Thanksgiving dinner. She mentions library work, tests for a rate upgrade, and future expectations.
A wartime letter describes jungle life in the Aleutians and the South Pacific. Arnold Auger writes of jungle hunger, bond purchases, censoring letters, and hoping the war ends soon while asking about Jesse Bergquist and sending photos.
Excerpts from a letter written by Wallace to his mother describe training at Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland during Thanksgiving duties. He recounts clearing a booby trap house locating firing devices and safely neutralizing TNT mines. He notes next week his unit will clear a landmine field and warns of potential injury and National Service insurance implications.
A soldier reports after landing in Sicily and Messina that his unit faced tough opposition from Axis forces but the Italians surrendered when they were caught. He describes malaria illness delaying his service and mentions two amphibious landings with few injuries. He promises more details after the battle ends.
Gene L Johnson writes from England during wartime, noting damp weather and learning to convert pounds and shillings. He asks about family updates, requests V Mail letters to speed replies, and praises local people for their friendliness while adjusting to a new currency and climate.
Joan Jensen writes from the coast describing a busy Sunday with letters, a Thanksgiving menu, and a shipboard dinner. She mentions attending the Oakland Stake Harvest Ball and an invitation to another Thanksgiving dinner, with Ruth Liechty from Logan joining she and Mary on duty.
A wartime letter from Max Henderson to his parents describes aboard a barge near Lake Bizerte watching a sunset cloud formation forming a V toward Sicily and the word victory. He recalls a rough night at sea during the landing but expresses confidence in a safe outcome.
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